A festive atmosphere reigned across the country as Muslims celebrated Eid today with mosques and idgahs overflowing with the devout who offered special prayers, handed out alms to the needy and exchanged gifts and greetings with friends and relatives.In the capital, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh drove to Vice President Hamid Ansari's residence to wish him on the occasion. Singh, who was accompanied by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and some ministers, said the festival highlights the spirit of sacrifice and the joy of sharing.
People dressed in their festive best offered prayers at Jama Masjid, Fathepuri Masjid, Hazrat Nizamuddin and other mosques in the city, marking the culmination of month-long fasting during Ramzan.
They hugged each other and wished "Eid Mubarak" , exchanged gifts and enjoyed special dishes, particularly 'sewayian' made of vermicelli and different varieties of biryani. Elders gave 'eidee' (token money) to children dressed in colourful attire and visited relatives.
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woh! you successfully captured the mood
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